Laurel, MD Demographics

A map of Laurel's Population by Race

Laurel, Maryland had a population of 30,060 in 2020. It was 16.4% White, 49.4% Black, 8.2% Asian, 21.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Laurel, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Laurel is the 43rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Laurel's White Population

4,943 residents of Laurel identify as White, or 16.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Laurel considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Laurel is ranked #468 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more White than neighboring South Laurel (13.2% White). Laurel is less White than neighboring West Laurel (51.8% White), North Laurel (25.1% White), Konterra (17.4% White), and Scaggsville (57.5% White).

Laurel's Black Population

14,846 residents of Laurel identify as Black, or 49.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Laurel considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Laurel is ranked #72 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Black than neighboring West Laurel (18% Black), North Laurel (37.2% Black), and Scaggsville (11.2% Black). Laurel is less Black than neighboring South Laurel (56.1% Black), and Konterra (50.1% Black).

Laurel's Asian Population

2,458 residents of Laurel identify as Asian, or 8.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Laurel is ranked #64 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Asian than neighboring West Laurel (7.1% Asian), and South Laurel (5.9% Asian). Laurel is less Asian than neighboring North Laurel (18.2% Asian), Konterra (15.4% Asian), and Scaggsville (19.9% Asian).

Laurel's Hispanic Population

6,309 residents of Laurel identify as Hispanic, or 21.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Laurel slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Laurel is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Hispanic than neighboring West Laurel (16.6% Hispanic), North Laurel (13.4% Hispanic), South Laurel (20.4% Hispanic), Konterra (12.6% Hispanic), and Scaggsville (5.6% Hispanic).

Laurel's Native American/Other Population

361 residents of Laurel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Laurel is ranked #51 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other), North Laurel (1.1% Native American/Other), South Laurel (0.8% Native American/Other), Konterra (0.9% Native American/Other), and Scaggsville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Laurel's Multiracial Population

1,143 residents of Laurel identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Laurel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Laurel is ranked #313 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Laurel is more Multiracial than neighboring South Laurel (3.5% Multiracial), and Konterra (3.6% Multiracial). Laurel is less Multiracial than neighboring West Laurel (5.9% Multiracial), North Laurel (5.1% Multiracial), and Scaggsville (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.